A 14-year-old being held in connection with the shooting at Townville Elementary and the shooting death of his father appeared before a judge Friday morning.

Judge Edgar Long ruled just before noon that media outlets could livestream the court proceedings.

The judge determined that the teen will remain in a juvenile holding facility in Greenville for the duration of the process. He was charged as a juvenile with one count of murder and three counts of attempted murder.

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His mother was in court for the hearing, and trembled and cried uncontrollably from the time she entered the courtroom.

The boy's attorney, Frank Epps, confirmed that his client just turned 14 three weeks ago.

Epps also waived a preliminary hearing that was scheduled in 10 days.

The teen is accused of killing his father before going to the school and shooting two students and a teacher.

Authorities said the boy drove the family truck to the school, crashed into a fence outside the playground, got out and started shooting.

Family members said he was a student at Townville a couple of years ago.

His cousin said the family did have guns but they were usually locked in gun cases. The cousin said the family doesn't know where the handgun came from. He said the boy was bullied in the past.

The boy's mother released a statement Thursday morning. It said:

"Our entire family is absolutely shocked and saddened by the senseless actions of our son and grandson. We are praying and will continue to do so for the two precious children who were wounded, and for their courageous teacher who was wounded while rescuing the children. We cannot express the devastation we feel at the loss of our beloved (father). We are thankful to have friends who have expressed their sympathy and support to Tiffney at the loss of her husband. Please pray for our family that the Lord will help us as we face this unimaginable ordeal."